clockwise clock"wise`, a. & adv.
in the same direction as the hands of a clock rotate, as
viewed from in front of the clock face; -- said of that
direction of a rotation about an axis, or about a point in a
plane, which is ordinarilyreckonednegative. Also said of
the direction of a spiral, in which case the term
{right-handed} is more common. Opposite of
{counterclockwise}, and {left-handed}.

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right-handed — right handedness, n. /ruyt han did/, adj. 1. having the right hand or arm more serviceable than the left; using the right hand by preference: a right handed painter. 2. adapted to or performed by the right hand: a right handed lever; right handed … Universalium

right-handed — [rīt′han′did] adj. 1. using the right hand more skillfully than, and in preference to, the left 2. done with the right hand 3. made for use with the right hand 4. designating one who swings a bat, club, etc. leftward 5. turning left to right;… … English World dictionary

right-handed — right hand|ed [ ,raıt hændəd ] adjective naturally tending to use your right hand instead of your left to do things such as writing, instead of your left: The murderer was almost certainly right handed. a right handed batter a. designed to be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

Right-handed — Right hand ed, a. 1. Using the right hand habitually, or more easily than the left. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch seen in front; said of the motion of a revolving object looked at… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

right-handed — adj a right handed person uses their right hand for writing, throwing etc ≠ ↑left handed … Dictionary of contemporary English

right-handed — right handed; right handed·ly; right handed·ness; … English syllables

right-handed — right′ hand′ed adj. 1) having the right hand or arm more serviceable than the left 2) adapted to or performed by the right hand 3) a) mac rotating clockwise b) mac (of a gear tooth or screw thread) twisting clockwise when receding from an… … From formal English to slang

right-handed — ► ADJECTIVE 1) using or done with the right hand. 2) turning to the right; towards the right. 3) (of a screw) advanced by turning clockwise … English terms dictionary

right-handed — adjective 1 a right handed person uses their right hand for writing, throwing etc 2 a right handed tool is designed for right handed people: right handed scissors opposite left­handed right handed adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English

right-handed — UK [ˌraɪt ˈhændɪd] / US [ˌraɪt ˈhændəd] adjective a) naturally tending to use your right hand rather than your left to do things such as writing The murderer was almost certainly right handed. a right handed batter b) designed to be used by a… … English dictionary

right-handed — /ˈraɪt hændəd/ (say ruyt handuhd) adjective 1. having the right hand or arm more serviceable than the left; preferring to use the right hand. 2. adapted to or performed by the right hand. 3. situated on the side of the right hand. 4. moving or… … Australian English dictionary